I agree Alee. What really worried me is that years ago she had cancer. I can't help but wonder what impact that garden carpet had on her body. Yuck! After all, don't we plant gardens to help our body be healthier!
Hey Alee, That was a good link on how to make a rain barrel.
Has anyone tried using a plastic trash can? I am also wondering just how safe it would be. With plastics being looked at differently nowdays, would heavier plastic such as food storage barrels be safer than a plastic trash can? After all, the hot summer sun can really heat up that water. I am not sure if both are made from the same grade plastic.
I also want to know if screen across the top of the barrel keeps out the grit from the shingles. What gauge of screen have you used?